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Managing Design-Build Risks From Design Through Construction

Design-build projects come with additional risks. Adherence to the contract and documentation guidelines can minimize risk and increase the success and profitability of the project.

Worker Classification: Employee or Independent Contractor?

by Lariza Hebert | Aug 24, 2019
Human Resources | Law | Legal and Regulatory | Taxes

Government crack-downs on misclassification of employees, along with class-action lawsuits challenging the classification of some employees, could cost an employer back pay, liquidated damages and fines.

Avoid Payment Bond Claims With These Six Tips

Payment bond claims are one of the most common, costliest and potentially most disruptive actions that can be brought against a contractor.

How Public Policy Is Influencing the Multifamily Market

by Doug Bibby | Aug 11, 2019
Economy | Legislation | Markets | Multifamily

Although there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to improving housing affordability, developers and policy makers can foster an open dialogue that will lead to new, friendlier policies for the development and continued operation of multifamily properties in cities nationwide.

Tips to Help Avoid Violations of the False Claims Act

by Mary Bacon | Aug 10, 2019
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

The False Claims Act imposes civil liability on persons or entities deemed to have submitted a false or fraudulent claim for payment to the United States government.

Who Owns the Design?

by Helen Odar Wolstoncroft | Aug 9, 2019
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

If a design-bid-build contractor hires an outside architect to help with design, who owns it? Since copyrighted work is owned by the designer, the architect must transfer rights to the contractor.

The Dangers of Design Delegation: Identifying and Avoiding or Shifting the Risk

by James T. Dixon, Hanne-Lore M. Gambrell | Aug 4, 2019
Contracts | Risk Management | Safety

When project owners delegate design responsibilities to contractors, it creates significant risk. Contractors must understand and know how to shift risk to insurers, subcontractors and design consultants.

Pick the Right Prevailing Wage Software

Prevailing wage reporting is complicated and can lead to costly mistakes. Here’s what to look for when evaluating a new system.

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Avoid Payment Bond Claims With These Six Tips

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The Dangers of Design Delegation: Identifying and Avoiding or Shifting the Risk

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